Senior Estimator

Senior Construction Estimator Up to £85,000 depending on experience + car allowance | Luton, Bedfordshire | Full-time, office-based Salary and benefits Salary up to £85,000, dependent on experience Car allowance 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Contributory pension and non-contributory life cover On-site parking and all necessary PPE provided Continued professional development through the Group Lifelong Learning Programme The role A family-owned main contractor in Luton is recruiting a Senior Construction Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You'll price new build and refurbishment projects from £1 million to £15 million across the commercial, education, industrial, heritage and leisure sectors. The company has been trading for over 150 years, with an established regional workload across Bedfordshire, the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London. It offers long-term stability and a varied mix of projects. Reporting to the Directors, you'll work closely with the Pre-Construction Manager on cost plans, tender submissions and subcontractor enquiries. You'll also support junior colleagues in estimating, surveying and pre-construction. What you'll be doing Prepare detailed cost estimates for new build and refurbishment projects in the commercial, education, industrial and leisure sectors Manage pre-qualification, quality and pre-bid submissions Work with the bid team to prepare competitive tender submissions Complete cost analysis and check estimates for accuracy Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, build good working relationships and negotiate terms Identify project risks and suggest practical ways to manage them ·

Keep clear, accurate records of estimates, quotations and tender submissions Look for cost savings and added value throughout the tender process Work closely with the Managing Estimator and wider pre-construction team Support junior members of the estimating, surveying and pre-construction team What we're looking for Good knowledge of construction methods, materials and current industry practice Experience of pricing projects, including single and two-stage tenders and negotiated opportunities Proficient in relevant estimating software and the Microsoft Office suite Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to explain estimates to colleagues, clients and subcontractors Experience of producing competitive tenders that have converted into secured work Taking-off experience Qualifications and Requirements You'll need experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator pricing new build and refurbishment projects for a main contractor. ·

A degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or a related subject is preferred, but not essential Full, clean UK driving licence Security Vetting and Right to Work Some projects are delivered in regulated and security-sensitive environments. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK, have been continuously resident in the UK for at least five years and be willing to complete DBS, BPSS or other client-led security checks where required. Hours and Location This is a full-time, office-based role in Luton, Bedfordshire. Standard working hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Apply To apply for this Senior Construction Estimator role in Luton, please send your current CV. We're interested in hearing from Estimators and Senior Estimators with main contractor experience in tendering, cost planning and subcontractor procurement who can commute to the office. The business is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of the Equality Register, ‘Committed 2 Equality'.

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